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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,587.72, 2,381.58 and 561

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,587.72, 2,381.58 and 561 is: 841.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,587.72 : 2,381.58 = 561 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,587.72/2,381.58 = 561/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,587.72x = 2,381.58 × 561
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,587.72x = 1,336,066.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,066.38/1,587.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.50

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